When Jesus gave the command to His disciples to share the good news that He had come to save the world, He started out first by reminding them that they would have the power of the Holy Spirit inside them. Then He moved on to challenge them to share in their own city, then to the next region, and then to one even further out, and so on, until the entire world has heard the good news.

Disciples and Holy Spirit Jerusalem Judea Samaria The world What is the closest part of your world—maybe there are people in your house who you can help to get to know Jesus? Or your neighborhood or school? Make your own version of Jesus’ challenge to the disciples:

_______________ and Holy Spirit ______________ ______________ ______________ The world (Your name)

Ask God to help you share the great news about Jesus with others.

DAY 1READ ACTS 1:8

Have you ever heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words”? When it comes to helping others know Jesus, this is also true. We need to tell others about Jesus, but we also have to make sure that the way we’re living our lives shines His light to others. If our actions don’t line up with our words, it will be hard for people to get to know Jesus.

Find a sticky note or index card. Cut out a square, and then cut the cross out inside of it, making it like a stencil. Tape the stencil to a light or lamp in your room. Every time you turn your light on, notice how your eye is drawn to the cross. The same thing can happen when you shine YOUR light with the way you act and show love to others, they will be drawn to Jesus!

Look for ways to shine your light and help others know Jesus.

DAY 2

READ MATTHEW 5:16

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TWOK-5th Grade

Reading these words from Jesus may be a little intimidating. ALL the world? You may be thinking, “I’m just a kid. How can I go into all the world?”

The good news is that there are some people who are already out there sharing God’s love and the good news about Jesus. We can be a part of what they’re doing by praying for them, talking to others about the work they’re doing, and donating money and supplies to help them.

With a parent’s permission, do some internet research to find a missionary or organization serving in a part of the world that interests you. (Compassion International is a great one!) Find out what some of their needs are, and write them down so you can pray for them. And consider donating money or your time to help further their cause of helping others know Jesus.

Ask God how you can be a part of what He’s doing in the world.

DAY 3READ MARK 16:15

Yesterday you did some research and found out about some missionaries or organizations doing great work to share the good news of Jesus. Praying for those groups is great and super important! But God has more for you. He spoke to the prophet Jeremiah and told him no matter how young he was, God had a big plan for His life. He feels the same way about you! There are things you can begin doing today to help others know Jesus.

Make a list of talents and resources you have:

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Now, how can you use those gifts to serve others and help them know Jesus? Maybe you can bake cookies to sell and donate the money to the organization you learned about yesterday. Maybe you could write a poem about how God’s love has changed you and submit it to your school paper. Or maybe you could put your organizational skills to work and organize a neighborhood garage sale so you can donate the proceeds to a local shelter.

Look for ways you can share Jesus with others even though you’re young!

DAY 4READ JEREMIAH 1:7-8